Is Starfleet military or scientific? Yes.

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In the Star Trek universe, Starfleet carries out both scientific and military roles, a source of tension. Dwayne Day explores that dichotomy and how it mirrors the history of the American space program.

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• T2Is Starfleet military or scientific? Yes.SpacePolicyOnline / The Space Review27 Oct 2025, 11:59